Easton Area announces teacher layoff list

Forty-seven won't be brought back as part of 102 Easton Area money-saving cuts.

June 27, 2012|By Adam Clark, Of The Morning Call

Easton Area School Board on Tuesday approved a list of 47 teachers whose contracts are either suspended or not renewed for the 2012-13 school year.

The layoffs are part of the district's 2012-13 budget, which calls for cutting 102 total staff positions. Cuts are based on seniority, as stipulated in the teachers' contract with the district.

Easton Area expects to save more than $3 million dollars by slashing its teaching staff. But the cuts will cause increased class sizes, a restructuring of middle school teaming and the elimination of electives at Easton Area Academy. Full-day kindergarten will be discontinued.

The end of the school year was bittersweet because of the looming staff reductions, teachers union President Jena Brodhead said.

"Some of the most amazing individuals that I ever taught with are on this list," Brodhead told the school board Tuesday night.

Brodhead said the remaining staff will remain dedicated to providing students a high-quality education.

The following teachers are being cut (three taught at more than one school):